DCM Highlights Roads, Hydel Project and Rural Growth as Nyishi Festival Celebrated Across Arunachal
The 48th Nyokum Yullo was celebrated with traditional fervor in Kra Daadi district on Thursday, with Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein reaffirming the government’s commitment to accelerating development in border and remote areas.
Extending greetings to the Nyishi community, Mein described Nyokum Yullo as a profound reflection of the tribe’s spiritual bond with nature, unity, and ancestral faith. He lauded the community for preserving its traditional rituals, attire, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Highlighting the development trajectory of the Tali-Pipsorang region, the DCM said agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy, with large cardamom as the primary cash crop. He noted that orange cultivation and horticulture are expanding steadily and stressed the need for value addition and better market access to generate sustainable rural incomes.
Reaffirming special policy focus on frontier regions, Mein said targeted investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihood generation would promote reverse migration and ensure economic security for rural families.
On connectivity, he informed that six roads are being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and four roads under the Vibrant Villages Programme to improve all-weather access in remote habitations. He added that projects under the Central Road Fund and the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Road Scheme, including the Tali ring road, are progressing steadily.
Mein also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects, including a mini-secretariat, indoor and outdoor stadiums, a proposed tourist lodge, new school buildings under Shikshit Arunachal, and administrative offices to strengthen grassroots governance. He said 100 percent household coverage has been achieved under the Jal Jeevan Mission, while the Pale hydel project is nearing completion to boost power supply.
Meanwhile, Nyokum celebrations were also held in Bameng, East Kameng district, where Bosiram Siram, president of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee, attended the golden jubilee event. He termed Nyokum a symbol of harmony between humanity and nature and urged youth to uphold cultural values while shunning social evils.
In Pasighat, East Siang district, the festival was organized by the Nyishi Students’ Union Pasighat, showcasing traditional rituals, indigenous sports, and cultural performances, with participation from various communities.
The celebrations across districts underscored the enduring cultural pride of the Nyishi tribe, even as the state pushes forward with infrastructure and border area development initiatives.
